Waterfall Hikes Near Ballard, CA

721 residents
Los_Angeles Time Zone
5 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Ballard? There are 5 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Ballard. These trails range from easy to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 34.6395°N, -120.1091°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Ballard

Find waterfalls to hike near Ballard

🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Ballard (2 waterfalls)

Easy access waterfalls are drive-up or short-walk friendly. Perfect for families, casual visitors, or anyone who loves waterfalls but is "so-so" about hiking.

Nojoqui Falls waterfall

Nojoqui Falls

24 miles away
California
Easy
0.7 miles 100 ft
Rose Valley Falls waterfall

Rose Valley Falls

8.4 miles away
California
Easy
0.8 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Ballard (3 waterfalls)

Bring your four-legged friend along! These waterfalls welcome dogs on their trails.

Nojoqui Falls waterfall

Nojoqui Falls

24 miles away
California
Easy
0.7 miles 100 ft
Tangerine Falls waterfall

Tangerine Falls

11.1 miles away
California
Moderate
2.5 miles 900 ft
Rose Valley Falls waterfall

Rose Valley Falls

8.4 miles away
California
Easy
0.8 miles 200 ft

All Hiking Trails Near Ballard With Waterfalls

Nojoqui Falls waterfall

Nojoqui Falls

24 miles away
California
Easy
0.7 miles 100 ft
Wellhouse Falls waterfall

Wellhouse Falls

8.4 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Sisquoc Falls waterfall

Sisquoc Falls

21.3 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Tangerine Falls waterfall

Tangerine Falls

11.1 miles away
California
Moderate
2.5 miles 900 ft
Rose Valley Falls waterfall

Rose Valley Falls

8.4 miles away
California
Easy
0.8 miles 200 ft

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Nearby Hot Springs

Hot springs near Ballard, California

Las Cruces Hot Springs

11.3 mi 99°F

Las Cruces Hot Springs emerges at 99°F within Gaviota State Park in Santa Barbara County, accessible via a short 350-foot walk ...

San Marcos Hot Spring

14.7 mi 110°F

San Marcos Hot Spring emerges at 110°F on the slopes above Goleta in the Santa Ynez Mountains. The 49-degree temperature differ...
Little Caliente Spring

Little Caliente Spring

26.0 mi 90°F

Little Caliente Spring emerges at 90°F in the Los Padres National Forest, where thermal waters rise 28 degrees above ambient in...
Agua Caliente Spring

Agua Caliente Spring

28.2 mi 133°F

Agua Caliente Spring emerges at an exceptional 133 degrees Fahrenheit in the Santa Ynez Mountains of Santa Barbara County near ...
Montecito Hot Springs

Montecito Hot Springs

28.7 mi 118°F

Montecito Hot Springs reaches 118°F on steep chaparral slopes 1,594 feet above sea level in the Santa Ynez Mountains, requiring...

Boron Spring

34.7 mi 72°F

Boron Spring seeps forth at 72°F from Santa Barbara County's coastal foothills near Toro Canyon, flowing just 8°F above ambient...

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